Saving For The Day

John Nilles

Saving For The Day

John Nilles

Adventure

Feature

Missoula

This project of passion is a unique and highly entertaining epic. There's never been a film made like this. The single narrative weaves through 15 different genres seamlessly. So far, our cast/crew has put in over 6500 hours of work. We're in the final stages of postproduction and we need your help.

This project of passion is a unique and highly entertaining epic. There's never been a film made like this. The single narrative weaves through 15 different genres seamlessly. So far, our cast/crew has put in over 6500 hours of work. We're in the final stages of postproduction and we need your help.

154 followers

Green Light

RAISED $29,420

for POST-PRODUCTION

113 supporters, 154 followers

About The Project

Our story follows Joe Bell on his journey from bored, hermit accountant to hero. In the beginning, Joe doesn't live his life. He's a penny pincher and avoids anything out of his normal routine.

One day, Joe meets a cryptic old man known as, The Clockmaker. The Clockmaker gives Joe a large chest filled with treasure. (Un)fortunately for Joe, the Clockmaker "accidentally" locks the chest and the key is nowhere to be found.

To claim the treasure, Joe must abandon his old way of living and set out on a life changing quest to find the key. His pursuit of the key takes him on a series of adventures and each adventure is a different genre.

Joe eventually finds the key around the neck of a beautiful and sassy young lady named, Abbey. He begins to fall in love with her as he pursues her for the key. By odd circumstance, Abbey is kidnapped just as she's about to give Joe the key. He must rescue her if he has any hope of attaining wealth or love.

Production

Shooting on Saving For The Day has wrapped. There are 25 speaking roles and nearly 200 background actors. We shot 77 days of principal photography and 28 days of second unit photography. To date, the cast & crew has put in a combined 6,500 hours of work on this project. It has been a long, but rewarding road.

Cast

Why We Need Your Help

We have worked tirelessly fueled only by a shoestring budget and passion to get to this point. However, we can go no further without your help. We are now in the early stages of post production which is both expensive and labor-intenstive.

The Importance of Post Production

Post production is the difference between a good movie and a great movie. The film is currently in rough cut form. Our next step is to finalize the edit so that the remaining five stages of post production can begin. They are:

[Watch the short video below for an example of the importance of Post-Production]

What Makes This Project Different?

There is one major difference between this project and many other film projects. We aren't asking for funds to go make a movie. The movie has already been made. Hundreds of people have worked for thousands of hours to get to this point. YOU ARE THE KEY to completing the final leg of this epic project of passion. You can help by choosing an incentive on the right and/or sharing the link to this campaign. Clicking the follow button on the top of this page also helps. Thank you so much! We'll see you at the premiere!

Incentives

$1

THE LOYAL SIDEKICK

Every dollar helps!!! The more backers we have the more our campaign will be seen by others. PLUS, you'll get Twitter and Facebook thank you shout outs and your name will appear on our website as a supporter of the film.

$10

THE TOUGH AS NAILS ACTION HERO

You will receive:

- A beautifully designed thank you postcard from the cast & crew mailed to your door

- Access to exclusive clips from the movie

- Backer-only video updates that chronicle our journey through post production, the film festival circuit, distribution, and delivery of rewards to our backers. PLUS, Your name will appear on our website as a supporter of the film.

$25

THE HARD-NOSED FILM NOIR DETECTIVE

You'll receive an HD Digital Download of the movie with a special intro by the director.

$100

BE A BACKGROUND ZOMBIE

We have one last scene to shoot and it's a zombie action scene. Come be a zombie extra!!! We'll put you in professional background zombie make-up, feed you lunch, and put your name in the end credits. YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO BE SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND. This is a great GIFT for the aspiring zombie in your family! (Transportation to/from the set not included)

***THIS SCENE WILL BE SHOT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH OF THIS YEAR IN MISSOULA, MT - You must be available on this date***

[more Zombie rewards below]

$100

THE HOPELESS ROMANTICS

MISSOULA PREMIERE - You will receive two tickets to the exclusive Missoula premiere. Skip the long line and go directly into the theater to grab your two complimentary drinks & popcorn. Chat with the cast & crew in the lobby after the screening.

$250

BE A FEATURED ZOMBIE

We have one last scene to shoot and it's a zombie action scene. Come be a Featured Zombie!!! We'll put you in professional zombie make-up, feed you lunch, and put your name in the end credits. YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO BE PROMINENTLY FEATURED. This is an even better gift for the aspiring zombie in your family! (Transportation to/from the set not included)

***THIS SCENE WILL BE SHOT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH OF THIS YEAR IN MISSOULA, MT - You must be available on this date***

[another Zombie reward below]

Claimed: 1 of 12

$250

THE STAR-CROSSED LOVERS

MISSOULA PREMIERE EXPERIENCE - You will recieve a special thanks in the end credits. PLUS, you will receive two tickets to the official Missoula premiere. Skip the long line and go directly into the theater to grab your complimentary drinks & popcorn. PLUS, you're invited to join the cast & crew at the OFFICIAL PREMIERE AFTER-PARTY. Mingle, drink, snack, have a swell time!

$500

BE A HERO ZOMBIE

We have one last scene to shoot and it's a zombie action scene. Come be a Hero Zombie!!! We'll put you in professional zombie make-up, feed you lunch, and put your name in the end credits. You get to be killed by and/or attack Joe and Abbey. YOU ARE GUARANTEED A CLOSE-UP. This is the ulitmate gift for the aspiring zombie in your family! (Transportation to/from the set not included)

***THIS SCENE WILL BE SHOT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH OF THIS YEAR IN MISSOULA, MT - You must be available on this date***

Claimed: 3 of 12

$500

THE SOULMATES

ULTIMATE MISSOULA PREMIERE EXPERIENCE - You will start your night having a delicious DINNER FOR TWO at a Scotty's Table downtown. After dinner, the two of you will be able to walk to the theater bypassing the long line to get your complementary drinks and popcorn. THEN, you will be invited to WEAR GREEN RIBBON, along with the cast & crew, to show involvement with the film. After you take your seat, you'll get to see your name in the end credits receiving a VERY SPECIAL THANKS. After the film, you will join the cast & crew at the premiere AFTER-PARTY. PLUS, your name will be announced as a donor for the film at the after-party. Everyone will cheer; you'll feel like a hero. ADDITIONALLY, a SONG OF YOUR CHOOSING will be played at the After-Party (make it a good one!) Mingle, drink, snack, have a fantastic time!

$1,000

THE NOBLE GUNSLINGING COWBOY/COWGIRL

PLAY A SUPPORTING ROLE -There are three supporting character yet to be cast for the Zombie scene. These characters help Joe & Abbby escape by fending off the hoard before being eaten alive. We want you or somone of your choosing to play one of these roles. YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO SAY A LINE, FIGHT A ZOMBIE, & LOOK LIKE A TOTAL BADASS. You will receive an OPENING CREDIT in the film and an IMDB.com credit. You and a guest will be invited to the set to watch filming (Transportation to/from the set not included).

or

WRITE A SHORT SCENE - If you'd prefer to remain behind the camera, you get to write a 4 line exchange for Joe & Abbey. THE LEAD ACTORS WILL SAY ANYTHING YOU WANT DURING THE ZOMBIE SCENE with a few excptions. (Can not be innapropriate [PG rating] and can not be advertisements for products, services, or companies). You will be credited as "Zombie Scene Script Consultant," in the end credits.

+ (2) Tickets to the Montana Premiere and After Party. You are invited to wear Green Ribbon to signify your involvement with the film (delivery in 2017)

***THIS SCENE WILL BE SHOT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH OF THIS YEAR IN MISSOULA, MT - You must be available on this date***

Claimed: 4 of 5

$5,000

THE BRAVE QUEEN/KING DRAGON SLAYER AND PROTECTOR OF THE PEOPLE

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER - You will receive an opening Credit and an IMDB.com credit. Bask in the glory and clout of being a producer. Jump start your career, enhance your existing filmography, or enjoy being an integral part of bringing a unique and highly entertainging film to the public.

+ (6) Tickets to the Montana premiere & cast/crew premiere after party (Bring your friends & family to the premiere of the movie you Associate Produced) You and your entourage are invited to wear Green Ribbon to signify your involvement with the film

$10,000

The International Martini-Sipping (Wo)man of Mystery

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - You will receive an opening Credit and an IMDB.com credit. Bask in the glory and clout of being the head honcho. Plus, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A FILM FESTIVAL AS A MEMBER OF THE CAST & CREW. You get to attend screenings, after parties, & other festival events as part of the Saving For The Day enterouge (does not include transportation, accomodations, or food). This is your chance to be an integral part of the team that made this truly unique and highly entertaining film. Additionally, this credit will jump start your film career or bolster an existing filmography. When asked what you do at a cocktail party, you'll be able to add "Executive Producer" to your list of accomplishments.

+ (12) Tickets to the Montana premiere & cast/crew premiere after party (Bring your friends & family to the premiere of the movie you Associate Produced) You and your entourage are invited to wear Green Ribbon to signify your involvement with the film

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$1

THE LOYAL SIDEKICK

Every dollar helps!!! The more backers we have the more our campaign will be seen by others. PLUS, you'll get Twitter and Facebook thank you shout outs and your name will appear on our website as a supporter of the film.

$10

THE TOUGH AS NAILS ACTION HERO

You will receive:

- A beautifully designed thank you postcard from the cast & crew mailed to your door

- Access to exclusive clips from the movie

- Backer-only video updates that chronicle our journey through post production, the film festival circuit, distribution, and delivery of rewards to our backers. PLUS, Your name will appear on our website as a supporter of the film.

$25

THE HARD-NOSED FILM NOIR DETECTIVE

You'll receive an HD Digital Download of the movie with a special intro by the director.

$100

BE A BACKGROUND ZOMBIE

We have one last scene to shoot and it's a zombie action scene. Come be a zombie extra!!! We'll put you in professional background zombie make-up, feed you lunch, and put your name in the end credits. YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO BE SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND. This is a great GIFT for the aspiring zombie in your family! (Transportation to/from the set not included)

***THIS SCENE WILL BE SHOT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH OF THIS YEAR IN MISSOULA, MT - You must be available on this date***

[more Zombie rewards below]

$100

THE HOPELESS ROMANTICS

MISSOULA PREMIERE - You will receive two tickets to the exclusive Missoula premiere. Skip the long line and go directly into the theater to grab your two complimentary drinks & popcorn. Chat with the cast & crew in the lobby after the screening.

$250

BE A FEATURED ZOMBIE

We have one last scene to shoot and it's a zombie action scene. Come be a Featured Zombie!!! We'll put you in professional zombie make-up, feed you lunch, and put your name in the end credits. YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO BE PROMINENTLY FEATURED. This is an even better gift for the aspiring zombie in your family! (Transportation to/from the set not included)

***THIS SCENE WILL BE SHOT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH OF THIS YEAR IN MISSOULA, MT - You must be available on this date***

[another Zombie reward below]

Claimed: 1 of 12

$250

THE STAR-CROSSED LOVERS

MISSOULA PREMIERE EXPERIENCE - You will recieve a special thanks in the end credits. PLUS, you will receive two tickets to the official Missoula premiere. Skip the long line and go directly into the theater to grab your complimentary drinks & popcorn. PLUS, you're invited to join the cast & crew at the OFFICIAL PREMIERE AFTER-PARTY. Mingle, drink, snack, have a swell time!

$500

BE A HERO ZOMBIE

We have one last scene to shoot and it's a zombie action scene. Come be a Hero Zombie!!! We'll put you in professional zombie make-up, feed you lunch, and put your name in the end credits. You get to be killed by and/or attack Joe and Abbey. YOU ARE GUARANTEED A CLOSE-UP. This is the ulitmate gift for the aspiring zombie in your family! (Transportation to/from the set not included)

***THIS SCENE WILL BE SHOT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH OF THIS YEAR IN MISSOULA, MT - You must be available on this date***

Claimed: 3 of 12

$500

THE SOULMATES

ULTIMATE MISSOULA PREMIERE EXPERIENCE - You will start your night having a delicious DINNER FOR TWO at a Scotty's Table downtown. After dinner, the two of you will be able to walk to the theater bypassing the long line to get your complementary drinks and popcorn. THEN, you will be invited to WEAR GREEN RIBBON, along with the cast & crew, to show involvement with the film. After you take your seat, you'll get to see your name in the end credits receiving a VERY SPECIAL THANKS. After the film, you will join the cast & crew at the premiere AFTER-PARTY. PLUS, your name will be announced as a donor for the film at the after-party. Everyone will cheer; you'll feel like a hero. ADDITIONALLY, a SONG OF YOUR CHOOSING will be played at the After-Party (make it a good one!) Mingle, drink, snack, have a fantastic time!

$1,000

THE NOBLE GUNSLINGING COWBOY/COWGIRL

PLAY A SUPPORTING ROLE -There are three supporting character yet to be cast for the Zombie scene. These characters help Joe & Abbby escape by fending off the hoard before being eaten alive. We want you or somone of your choosing to play one of these roles. YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO SAY A LINE, FIGHT A ZOMBIE, & LOOK LIKE A TOTAL BADASS. You will receive an OPENING CREDIT in the film and an IMDB.com credit. You and a guest will be invited to the set to watch filming (Transportation to/from the set not included).

or

WRITE A SHORT SCENE - If you'd prefer to remain behind the camera, you get to write a 4 line exchange for Joe & Abbey. THE LEAD ACTORS WILL SAY ANYTHING YOU WANT DURING THE ZOMBIE SCENE with a few excptions. (Can not be innapropriate [PG rating] and can not be advertisements for products, services, or companies). You will be credited as "Zombie Scene Script Consultant," in the end credits.

+ (2) Tickets to the Montana Premiere and After Party. You are invited to wear Green Ribbon to signify your involvement with the film (delivery in 2017)

***THIS SCENE WILL BE SHOT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH OF THIS YEAR IN MISSOULA, MT - You must be available on this date***

Claimed: 4 of 5

$5,000

THE BRAVE QUEEN/KING DRAGON SLAYER AND PROTECTOR OF THE PEOPLE

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER - You will receive an opening Credit and an IMDB.com credit. Bask in the glory and clout of being a producer. Jump start your career, enhance your existing filmography, or enjoy being an integral part of bringing a unique and highly entertainging film to the public.

+ (6) Tickets to the Montana premiere & cast/crew premiere after party (Bring your friends & family to the premiere of the movie you Associate Produced) You and your entourage are invited to wear Green Ribbon to signify your involvement with the film

$10,000

The International Martini-Sipping (Wo)man of Mystery

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - You will receive an opening Credit and an IMDB.com credit. Bask in the glory and clout of being the head honcho. Plus, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A FILM FESTIVAL AS A MEMBER OF THE CAST & CREW. You get to attend screenings, after parties, & other festival events as part of the Saving For The Day enterouge (does not include transportation, accomodations, or food). This is your chance to be an integral part of the team that made this truly unique and highly entertaining film. Additionally, this credit will jump start your film career or bolster an existing filmography. When asked what you do at a cocktail party, you'll be able to add "Executive Producer" to your list of accomplishments.

+ (12) Tickets to the Montana premiere & cast/crew premiere after party (Bring your friends & family to the premiere of the movie you Associate Produced) You and your entourage are invited to wear Green Ribbon to signify your involvement with the film

Current Team

About This Team

NOTABLE CAST

Andy Shirtliff (“Joe Bell”) was born in Butte and raised in Kalispell, Montana. he got his acting start in front of his grandmother's camcorder. After graduating from Flathead High School in Kalispell, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of breaking into show business. While there, he became eligible for SAG and AFTRA through work on commercials, TV shows, music videos, and film. Some notable projects he worked on are: The Hot Chick, Gigli, and Old School. Making education a priority, he elected to return to Montana and attend the University of Montana. He became a spokesperson for various causes. He has worked on multiple film projects since returning to Montana. He finds more contentment working on local projects Montana projects with Montana talent than his experiences in L.A. In 2009, he graduated with a degree in Political Science. His dedication to Montana and its people is evident in his work on two political administrations (Sweitzer and Bullock) and various social and political campaigns. He is a charter member of Capital City Kiwanas, and host of 2014 TedX Whitefish.

Lindsey Zacharisen (“Abbey”) was born and raised in Missoula, Montana. Her passion for acting began at the tender age of 6 years old, when she participated in the Missoula Children's Theater. She feels fortunate to have been able to pursue her love of acting in Montana, through theater, film, television, and modeling. Film highlights include Terror Vortex and Life and Times of an American Playboy. In 2011, she attended The Global Stars Network Competition held in the Bahamas. She was named Best Overall Actress, first place in Runway Walk for her division, and first in Best Photo for her division. She is currently pursuing her acting career in New York, but her heart will always belong to Montana and it's wonderful people.

Jeff Medley (“Kevin”) hails from Missouri, but has happily been making Missoula his home for several years. He works in the Missoula Public School system. Jeff began acting in 2008. Since then, he has been in numerous theatrical and film productions. He had a small role in the film Winter In The Blood, and recently played Monsieur Thenardier in the Missoula Community Theater’s production of Les Miserables. He loves the opportunity that film and theater provide to reinvent himself and explore different personalities. He recently co-starred in "Subterranea" and "Timber The Treasure Dog." Jeff thoroughly enjoys working with all the amazingly talented people he has met throughout Montana.

Richard 'Ric' John Parnell (“Ricardo”) is a rock cult icon, best known for his role as ill- fated drummer, Mick Shrimpton, in Rob Reiner's debut film, This Is Spinal Tap. Born in London 1951, Ric was raised in a family of noted entertainers and became a drummer by default. His first professional job was with Engelbert Humperdinck. He later went on to work with such notable musicians as Bette Midler, Billy Idol, Hunt and Tony Sales, Ravi Shankar, Bryan Adams, Chaka Kahn, and the bands Atomic Rooster and Nova. Most notably he provided the drums for Toni Basil's 1982 number 1 hit, 'Mickey'. Ric found his way to Missoula after a tour visit with blues legend, Joe Houston. Falling in love with the strong art culture of Missoula, he decided to stay. He now resides in East Missoula, recording and gigging with multiple bands.

Lily Gladstone (“Hostess”) Lily Gladstone was raised on the Blackfeet Reservation in Northwestern Montana. Of mixed heritage, Lily’s tribal affiliations include Kainai, Amskapi Piikani and Nimi'ipuu First Nations. In 2008, she graduated with high honors from the University of Montana with a BFA in Acting, and a minor in Native American studies. Film credits include Kelly Reichardt's Certain Women, Alex and Andrew Smith’s Winter in the Blood, Arnaud Desplechin’sJimmy P, and Sarah Adina Smith’s Buster’s Mal Heart. She has thrice toured nationally with The Montana Repertory Theater. In addition to garnering multiple film and theater credits, she has facilitated countless expressive arts workshops with various social justice and human rights advocacy groups - including National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center,Living Voices, Red Eagle Soaring, Longhouse Media, Yellow Bird Inc., The Roxy Film Academy and Conscious Alliance. Her emphasis is youth outreach and education.

CREW

John D. Nilles (Producer/Writer/Director)John discovered his passion for filmmaking at an early age and has never wavered in the pursuit of realizing his vision. His great-great-great grandfather homesteaded in the Bitterroot Valley in Montana. The same ambitious and adventurous spirit possessed by his forefathers, compels John today. He has directed short films, commercials, documentaries, corporate videos, animations, and music videos, but his primary focus is on feature films. He is particularly fond of Westerns and Science Fiction. John currently splits time between Los Angeles and Montana.

Casey Bays (Executive Producer) was raised in the heart of the Bitterroot, Corvallis, Montana. In high school, Casey was a highly touted athlete. His hard work and dedication was rewarded by receiving the honor of becoming a member on the University of Montana's Grizzly Football Team. Far from inland Montana, Casey scored a career in Berring Sea fishing. While there, he became a deckhand on the Deadliest Catch, where he gained intimate knowledge of the cameramen and their duties while working on his boat, the “Kiska Sea.” Shortly after, he propelled himself into the world of reality TV on another show, Dangerous Waters. In 2013, he was employed to assist in filming the show, and climbed his way to head cameraman. He broke the mold of mariners on small vessels in 2014 by riding a jet ski, and filming his journey from Iceland to Greece...the first expedition of it's kind.

Josh Wagner (Associate Producer) moved to Montana when he was eleven years old. Since then he has traveled the world, but he considers Montana his true home and he always comes back. He currently lives in Missoula where he writes and produces plays for his theatre company, Viscosity. Wagner's film goals include writing and producing shorts and features that make the most of Montana's unique culture and landscape. His latest novel, Smashing Laptops, takes place in Missoula. Over the last decade his books, comics, and short stories have been published extensively. His next novel, inspired by his high school years growing up in the Bitterroot Valley, will come out this fall through Asymmetrical Press.

Kara Chandler (Costume Designer)

is a Costume Technician for MCT, Inc: The Missoula Children's Theater and Missoula Community Theater. She has been a part of the home staff there for the last 12 years. She graduated from Helena High School, where she was part of the Drama Team/Speech & Debate Team and participated as stage manager, running crew, and performer in high school plays. It is the storytelling that she most appreciates about performance, and does her best to support that aspect with her work. She loves the fact that she can pursue the career she loves and still live in beautiful Montana.

Jenni Johnson (Production Manager) moved to Missoula, Montana from Lake Havasu, Arizona when she was 15 years old. Even while she was in high school, she became very active with local organizations with an emphasis on bringing attention to Missoula and Montana. By the time she was 22, she was president of the local Arabian Horse association, and was in charge of organizing and producing local and regional horse shows. During that time, she attended the University of Montana with a focus toward veterinary medicine. While attending the UM, she took an acting for non- majors class, and was encouraged by her professor to pursue theater and film. In 2008, she became involved with the Stevensville Playhouse, where she made her directorial and stage debuts.

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